The Web was freely available, while Gopher was licensed, making it less accessible and competitive
As usual, open beats closed! TimBL actually is on video discussing how CERN didnt care to make money off the protocol, and it was lucky that they let it be freeee.
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How about Xanadu LOL
The Web was freely available, while Gopher was licensed, making it less accessible and competitive
As usual, open beats closed! TimBL actually is on video discussing how CERN didnt care to make money off the protocol, and it was lucky that they let it be freeee.
https://youtu.be/GU6fWHHu6Es?si=gCgEQFyvwAZjKmZ9